Side-by-side comparison
| SuperTasks | OmniFocus | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0 | $49.99/yr Standard or $99.99/yr Pro |
| No account needed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Local storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Keyboard-first | ✓ | ✗ |
| Command palette | ✓ | ✗ |
| Custom filtered views | ✓ | ✓ |
| Open data format | ✓ | ✗ |
| Works offline | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free forever | ✓ | ✗ |
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Where SuperTasks wins
- Completely free — no trial, no tier, no upgrade nag
- No account required — open the app and go
- All data stored locally in SQLite on your Mac
- 22+ keyboard shortcuts with Vim-style j/k navigation
- Command palette (⌘K) reaches every action
Where OmniFocus wins
- Extremely powerful — custom perspectives, complex filters, review workflow
- Deep GTD (Getting Things Done) methodology support
- Local data by default — Omni Sync optional
- AppleScript and Shortcuts automation support
- Mature, stable software with 15+ years of development
- Defer dates, sequential and parallel projects, repeat logic
Who should choose which
SuperTasks Free
- You want zero monthly cost — forever
- You live on the keyboard and want 22+ shortcuts
- You want your tasks stored on your Mac, not a server
- You're a solo Mac user who needs speed over features
OmniFocus $49.99/yr Standard or $99.99/yr Pro
- OmniFocus feels too heavy and complex for a daily task list
- To pay $50–100/year for a personal task manager
- A command palette and faster keyboard navigation
- Something simpler that gets out of the way
Frequently asked questions
Is SuperTasks a good alternative to OmniFocus for everyday tasks?+
Yes — if you're using OmniFocus primarily as a daily task list rather than a full GTD system, SuperTasks replaces it well. You get local storage, keyboard-first navigation, command palette, priority levels, and hold-until dates. What you give up: custom perspectives, sequential project logic, review workflow, and AppleScript. For a simple daily driver, that's a good trade plus you save $50–100/year.
Does SuperTasks have custom views like OmniFocus perspectives?+
SuperTasks has Split Views — custom tabs with AND/OR filter rules based on priority, project, label, and date. They're not as deep as OmniFocus perspectives (no sequential/parallel logic, no review workflow), but they cover most daily-use cases without the configuration overhead.
Can SuperTasks handle the same data locally as OmniFocus?+
Both apps store data locally on your Mac. OmniFocus uses a proprietary database format. SuperTasks uses standard SQLite — you can open it with DB Browser, run SQL queries, or build automation scripts directly. If data portability matters, SuperTasks is actually more open.
Also see: Best OmniFocus alternatives for Mac →
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